నన్ను నేనే ఎరుగను, నిన్ను నేనేమి ఎరుగుదును?

This expression refers to a situation where a person helps or supports someone who eventually turns against them or becomes the cause of their downfall. It is often used to describe ungrateful people or dangerous situations where the beneficiary becomes a threat to the benefactor, similar to the concept of 'nurturing a snake'.

This proverb describes self-conceit and the act of boasting when one lacks external recognition. It is used to mock someone who constantly brags about their own achievements or qualities because no one else finds them noteworthy.

This is a popular Telugu saying often used in the context of money or savings (Dhanam). It suggests that if you manage your resources wisely and take care of your wealth, it will in turn protect you during difficult times or when you are in need.

When a person is very hungry anything tastes good; when very sleepy, one does not require the usual comfort one looks for.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks legitimate authority or external validation and instead relies on self-proclamations or self-awarded honors. It mocks those who boast about achievements or titles they have unilaterally claimed without any basis in truth or merit.

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks the refinement or knowledge to appreciate the value or quality of something superior. It is similar to the English expression 'casting pearls before swine.' It suggests that offering something sophisticated to an ignorant person is a waste, as they cannot perceive its true worth.

This proverb is used to describe the instinctual bond between a mother and her child. It implies that even if a mother cannot see her child's suffering or needs with her eyes, she can feel them intuitively in her gut or heart. It is often used to emphasize maternal intuition and the deep, invisible connection of parenthood.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely ungrateful and lacks loyalty. It refers to someone who harms their benefactors or those who helped them, justifying their betrayal with absurd logic. It is used to criticize those who bite the hand that feeds them.

Do good to a knave and pray God he requite thee not. ( Danish. )*

This expression is used to describe a person who does something useless or involuntary and tries to justify it as a meaningful activity or a way to pass time. It highlights the tendency to make excuses for involuntary actions or habits that have no real purpose.

This proverb is used to describe an inexperienced or young person who is unaware of the potential dangers, consequences, or hardships of a situation. It suggests that one only understands the gravity of a threat after experiencing it personally, much like a young bird doesn't fear a hunter's weapon until it is hit.